Our staff are available to provide customized training related to sexual violence, domestic and intimate partner violence, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse, elder abuse, and witness intimidation.
Given that prosecution and conviction aren’t guaranteed, most sexual assault victims decide not to report the crime.
Explore key aspects of a strong partnership between researchers and prosecutors in piloting and evaluating criminal justice innovations.
Utilize a variety of practical tools for prosecuting sexual violence cases.
“Prior bad acts” and victim behavior expert testimony are key to successfully prosecute sexual assault cases.
Implement a performance management system to meaningfully track, measure, and improve the response to sexual violence beyond conviction rates.
Explore how prosecutors’ offices can implement policies and practices that enhance the prosecution of sexual violence.
Victim stereotypes and racial bias have led to a backlog of uninvestigated rape cold cases in Nome, Alaska.
Fewer rape reports in Louisville may indicate fewer individuals coming forward due to victim blaming and stereotypes.
A perpetrator of spousal rape may be less of a public danger but can still pose a significant threat for their wife.
Virginity tests, hymenoplasties, and the myths about hymens put U.S. women and girls at risk in more ways than one.
Employ strategies for prosecuting penetration that continues after a victim revokes consent.
Survey jurisdictional trends in rape and sexual assault laws across the United States.